How to Stream New Orleans Pelicans at Houston Rockets: Live, TV Channel

The New Orleans Pelicans will face off against the Houston Rockets in a matchup that highlights contrasting fortunes for both teams. The Pelicans enter the game with a record of 17-46, having lost their last two contests. They currently sit at the bottom of their division, struggling with a conference record of 11-30. Key players such as Zion Williamson, who leads the team with an average of 24.6 points per game, will be looking to make an impact despite significant injuries, including the absence of Dejounte Murray for the season.

In contrast, the Rockets boast a strong record of 38-25, placing them second in their division. They are coming off a recent victory, which has contributed to their solid conference record of 23-16. However, they will be without Fred VanVleet due to an ankle injury. This game presents an opportunity for the Rockets to solidify their playoff positioning while the Pelicans aim to break their losing streak.

New Orleans Pelicans at Houston Rockets Game Information

Game Date: March 08, 2025
Game Time: 07:00 PM ET
TV Channel: Gulf Coast Sports Network
Location: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Houston Rockets Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 38-25
Conference Record: 23-16
Division Record: 11-3
Streak: 1 win

New Orleans Pelicans Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 17-46
Conference Record: 11-30
Division Record: 3-10
Streak: 2 loss

Stat Leaders

Houston Rockets (38-25, #2 in division)

Points Leader: Jalen Green, 21.2 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Alperen Şengün, 10.44 RPG
Assists Leader: Fred VanVleet, 5.8 APG
Steals Leader: Tari Eason, 1.93 SPG
Blocks Leader: N’Faly Dante, 2 BPG

New Orleans Pelicans (17-46, #5 in division)

Points Leader: Zion Williamson, 24.6 PPG
Rebounds Leader: Yves Missi, 8.02 RPG
Assists Leader: Dejounte Murray, 7.4 APG
Steals Leader: Dejounte Murray, 2.03 SPG
Blocks Leader: Yves Missi, 1.37 BPG

Houston Rockets Injury Report

Fred VanVleet – Ankle (Out) – The Rockets have listed VanVleet as OUT for Saturday’s (Mar. 8) game against the Pelicans.

New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report

Brandon Boston Jr. – Ankle (Out) – The Pelicans listed Boston Jr. as Out on Saturday’s (Mar. 8) game against the Rockets.
Herbert Jones – Shoulder (Out For Season) – New Orleans VP Griffin said Tuesday (Feb. 11) that he expects Jones to miss the remainder of the season, according to Will Guillory of The Athletic.
Bruce Brown – Rest (Out) – The Pelicans listed Brown as Out on Saturday’s (Mar. 8) game against the Rockets.
Jose Alvarado – Hip (Day To Day) – The Pelicans listed Alvarado as Questionable on Saturday’s (Mar. 8) game against the Rockets.
Dejounte Murray – Leg (Out For Season) – Murray suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during Friday’s (Jan. 31) game against the Celtics and will now miss the rest of the season, per Shams Charania of ESPN.com.